Writers Victoria

Storytelling Fundamentals

In this dynamic workshop, participants will dive headfirst into the art of personal storytelling, mastering the foundations needed to craft compelling narratives.

Workshops

Event Details

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Workshops

Event Starts

Oct 3, 2026 10:00

Event Ends

Oct 3, 2026 13:00

Both budding writers and aspiring speakers will delve into the science behind what makes a story stick, gaining hands-on time to shape and polish their unique tales. The session is highly collaborative, carving out dedicated space for participants to share their work-in-progress and receive tailored feedback from Brittany.

Whether you are writing for yourself, for publication, or simply to be heard, this session will give you practical tools to find your story and tell 

Course requirements: pen and paper or a fully charged device to participate in the writing exercises.

This session is ideal for beginner and emerging writers and for professionals looking to implement storytelling into their practice.

You Will Learn:

  • To identify the power behind personal storytelling
  • To consider the audience
  • To implement basic techniques for structuring and shaping stories
  • To use practical prompts to bring stories to life

About the Tutor:

Brittany Dupree is a journalist-trained storyteller and communications professional with over 18 years of experience across government, health and community sectors. She is the founder of Three Sides, a storytelling practice offering workshops, coaching, and group cohorts that help everyday people find and shape their personal narratives with honesty, craft and care. Brittany has delivered storytelling workshops for organisations including Bayside Council and Laneway Learning, and runs a long-standing book club as part of her broader storytelling community. Her approach is strength-based and dignity-centred, rooted in the belief that everyone’s story deserves to be told well.

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